18-wheeler collision causes U.S. 59 Freeway to close overnight

An 18-wheeler apparently struck a pick-up truck towing a trailer on Saturday morning, causing the pick-up to flip on its side on U.S. 59 Freeway, according to authorities.

An 18-wheeler apparently struck a pick-up truck towing a trailer on Saturday morning, causing the pick-up to flip on its side on U.S. 59 Freeway, according to authorities.

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An 18-wheeler apparently struck a pick-up truck towing a trailer on Saturday morning, causing the pick-up to flip on its side on U.S. 59 Freeway, according to authorities.

An 18-wheeler apparently struck a pick-up truck towing a trailer on Saturday morning, causing the pick-up to flip on its side on U.S. 59 Freeway, according to authorities.

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An 18-wheeler apparently struck a pick-up truck towing a trailer on Saturday morning, causing the pick-up to flip on its side on U.S. 59 Freeway, according to authorities.

An 18-wheeler apparently struck a pick-up truck towing a trailer on Saturday morning, causing the pick-up to flip on its side on U.S. 59 Freeway, according to authorities.

Photo: Metro Video

18-wheeler collision causes U.S. 59 Freeway to close overnight

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An 18-wheeler apparently struck a pick-up truck towing a trailer on Saturday morning, causing the pick-up to flip on its side on U.S. 59, according to authorities.

The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. on U.S. 59 outbound just north of

Lauder, officials said. A man and woman inside the pick-up truck were taken to the hospital, but are expected to survive.

The driver of the 18-wheeler did not suffer any injuries. The pick-up truck driver said he slammed on his breaks to avoid a car in front of him, which caused the 18-wheeler driver to strike his vehicle.

U.S. 59 northbound was closed to traffic while crews cleaned up the crash. It is unclear if any charges will be filed against either driver.

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